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Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. ( (JP:4008) ) has provided an announcement.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals reported nine-month consolidated net sales of ¥111.7 billion, down slightly year on year, while operating profit rose 18.7% to ¥10.3 billion and ordinary profit increased 9.3%. Profit attributable to owners of the parent fell 27.8% to ¥5.0 billion, with basic earnings per share declining to ¥380.51, even as comprehensive income improved.
The company’s financial position remained solid, with total assets of ¥150.6 billion and an equity ratio of 66.4% as of December 31, 2025. It revised its full-year forecast, now targeting marginally higher net sales of ¥148.0 billion and a 40% jump in operating profit to ¥15.0 billion, and lifted its year-end dividend forecast, signaling confidence in earnings recovery and shareholder returns despite current profit pressure.
The most recent analyst rating on (JP:4008) stock is a Hold with a Yen5754.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. stock, see the JP:4008 Stock Forecast page.
More about Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd.
Sumitomo Seika Chemicals Co., Ltd. is a Japan-based chemical manufacturer listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. The company operates across specialty chemicals and related materials, supplying industrial customers in sectors that rely on advanced chemical products and functional materials.
Average Trading Volume: 34,936
Technical Sentiment Signal: Buy
Current Market Cap: Yen75.68B
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